Where people power performance
At Kirkwood Consulting, we know that organisations thrive when their people feel seen, supported and equipped to deliver their best work. Real progress comes from confident managers, motivated teams and hiring decisions that look beyond the obvious. Our role is to help employers build that kind of workforce – one where capability grows and individuals feel ready for what’s next.
Leadership & Management Development
Immersive, practical programmes delivered through our bespoke LMS. We help managers strengthen thinking, communication and decision-making so they can lead with confidence.
Kirkwood Consulting is the number 1 choice for training and recruitment solutions to our clients within the welfare to work, skills, education, and engineering sector.
“Kirkwood Consulting provides an outstanding service and a high level of client care. I would definitely recommend Kirkwood Consulting and I will always be grateful to Sarah and her team for doing an excellent job in finding me the perfect role within a challenging climate.”
Why organisations choose us
Clients choose Kirkwood Consulting because we bring grounded, practical support to the real workforce challenges that employers face every day\. We take time to understand how your teams work, what they’re trying to achieve and the pressures they’re facing. That understanding shapes solutions that make a noticeable difference – not only during the project, but long after.
- We read situations quickly and understand what your people need.
- Our advice comes from genuine industry experience, not theory.
- Training is grounded, relevant and shaped around real roles.
- Recruitment focuses on potential, contribution and long-term fit.
- Consultancy is straightforward, honest and easy to work with.
Although we are UK-based, our reach is international. We have delivered training to international delegates across the UAE, Africa, Europe and Canada, giving us a wide lens on different cultures, leadership expectations and workforce behaviours.
The comment we hear most often?
“You understand us – and you make the work feel manageable.”
That’s the partnership we build with every client.
Recruitment
As a recruitment consultancy we believe diversity, inclusion and social mobility bring incredible talent into an organisation, so we focus on recruiting based on an individual’s potential, regardless of gender, ethnicity or social background as we know that new talent comes in all shapes and sizes.
Our Culture & Diversity
Our culture supports diversity beyond the recruitment stage and it is very much embedded into what we do and how we do business. We champion diversity, inclusion and social mobility and believe its sets us apart from our competitors.
Our Leadership Programme
“I have been on other leadership programmes but this one has allowed me to really reflect and think about my personal and professional development”
“I am less reactive, reflecting more and taking time out to actually lead. I learnt some extremely useful things and it was great to gain some experience from the private sector, which can be used in the public sector”